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Networking and Internet Communication Guide

The document provides an overview of networking concepts, terminologies, and types, including wired and wireless networking, as well as the differences between peer-to-peer and client-server models. It also covers internet architecture, services, security measures, and data transmission media, along with email features and management. Key topics include managing internet usage, email setup, and task management.

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Networking and Internet Communication Guide

The document provides an overview of networking concepts, terminologies, and types, including wired and wireless networking, as well as the differences between peer-to-peer and client-server models. It also covers internet architecture, services, security measures, and data transmission media, along with email features and management. Key topics include managing internet usage, email setup, and task management.

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UNIT 1: NETWORKING, INTERNET & COMMUNICATION

1. NETWORKING – CONCEPT

Networking means connecting two or more devices to share data, resources, and communication.

Benefits:

• Resource Sharing

• File Sharing

• Communication

• Backup & Security

2. NETWORKING TERMINOLOGIES

• NIC – Connects computer to network

• Repeater – Boosts weak signals

• Hub – Sends data to all devices

• Switch – Sends data to specific device

• Bridge – Connects LAN segments

• Gateway – Connects different networks

• Router – Routes data between networks, used for Wi-Fi

3. WIRED vs WIRELESS NETWORKING

Wired: Fast, secure, uses cables

Wireless: Flexible, uses radio waves

4. WIRELESS LAN

Local wireless network using Wi-Fi.

5. PEER-TO-PEER vs CLIENT-SERVER

Peer-to-Peer: No server, equal computers

Client-Server: Central server, used in offices

6. INTERNET, INTRANET, EXTRANET


Internet – Global network

Intranet – Private internal network

Extranet – Limited access for outsiders

7. INTERNET ARCHITECTURE

Includes backbone networks, ISPs, routers, servers, TCP/IP.

8. MANAGING THE INTERNET

Safe browsing, monitoring usage, parental control.

9. INTERNET SERVICES

Email, WWW, chatting, VoIP, online banking, cloud storage.

10. SECURING NETWORKS

Use antivirus, firewalls, strong passwords, encryption.

11. DATA TRANSMISSION MEDIA

A. Guided Media:

• Twisted Pair – Cheap, common

• Coaxial Cable – Better shielding

• Optical Fiber – Very high speed

B. Unguided Media:

• Microwave

• Radio frequency

• Satellite

12. TRANSMISSION MODES

• Simplex – One-way

• Half Duplex – Both ways but not same time

• Full Duplex – Both ways simultaneously


13. TRANSMISSION SPEED

Measured in bps, kbps, Mbps, Gbps.

14. MODULATION & SWITCHING

Modulation – Converting digital to analog

Switching Types:

• Circuit Switching – Dedicated path

• Packet Switching – Packets travel independently

15. EMAIL FEATURES

Folders, attachments, spam filter, contact management.

16. SETTING UP EMAIL ACCOUNT

Create account → Enter details → Set password → Verify.

17. COMPOSING EMAILS

Fields: To, CC, BCC, Subject, Body, Attachments.

18. FILES & FOLDERS IN EMAIL

Upload, download, organize email folders.

19. EMAIL SETTINGS

Themes, signature, auto-reply.

20. EMAIL FILTERING

Create rules for sorting emails.

21. CONTACT MANAGEMENT

Add, edit contacts, create groups.

22. GROUP EMAILS

Send email to multiple contacts.

23. MAIL MERGE


Personalized bulk emails.

24. CALENDAR FEATURES

Appointments, reminders, meetings.

25. TASK MANAGEMENT

Create, assign, complete tasks.

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